Phatravadi Mejudhon
Chairman and Artistic Director, Patravadi Theatre, Thailand
Phatravadi Mejudhon received her training in Thai classical dance and music from an early age. She furthered her education in dramatic arts in England, Los Angeles, New York, Canada and Indonesia. She returned to Bangkok and had introduced many new trends in movies, television and theatre, combining techniques of the east and the west creating a new style of Thai theatre.
Owning a remarkable career spanning over 38 years as performer, writer, director and producer in television, film and theatre, Phatravadi Mejudhon gained numerous awards and recognition for her achievements in various roles, including the “Golden Sithi Tada Award” from HRH Princess Sirindhorn for her achievement in the development of traditional Thai arts.
Phatravadi is a pioneer in developing contemporary Thai performing arts, preserving traditional arts and nurturing young artists. She founded the Patravadi Theatre in 1993 to honour her late mother. The theatre’s successful fusion of contemporary and traditional Thai theatre elements have made the company known to local and international audience alike. She was also invited to give lectures on Thai culture in a variety of occasions including Tokyo University, Middlesex University, Harvard University and New York University.